17,000 More Troops Scheduled to Hit Afghan Soil – Guaranteed Win?

The troops are tired – it has been a long, 8 years. Divorces are up, suicides are up, more are struggling with alcohol and spousal abuse. Finances are torched for many. What is the solution?

In times of extreme economic upheaval, the country has often been saved by “going to war.” The turnaround for the Great Depression wasn’t an extensive government bailout, but rather a sudden thrust into WWII – suddenly a nation got behind a mission, jobs were created and the economy began to sputter to life.

The challenge in today’s economy is that we are at the tailend of the conflicts – we have some 250,000 troops deployed in over 120 countries – and many of them are tired. Will increasing troop strength be effective in Afghanistan?

I believe it will be. One thing I am certain of is the dedication of our men and women still in uniform – and when their mission is complete, we as a country need to embrace them, help them find jobs and be a listening ear. They all deserve a heroe’s welcome.